News Intern

Forum Communications Company • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

KSFL-Sioux Falls Live is a digital news operation in Sioux Falls, SD, delivering content across TV, web, and streaming platforms. The operation produces local news, weather, sports, and regional stories, while also covering community stories and live events such as high school sports. KSFL-Sioux Falls Live is part of Forum Communications Company, a fifth-generation, family-owned media organization with more than 20 publications across the Upper Midwest, collectively reaching more than 5 million readers each month. This internship is a part-time opportunity, working approximately 30 hours/week, and running approximately 13 weeks over the summer of 2026. Interns will have the opportunity to learn on-the-job skills in a fast-paced environment, covering breaking news, digging for stories, and produce thorough, engaging content for both digital and print production.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communication, or a related field.
• Professional experience writing is strongly preferred.
• Background/knowledge of AP style writing.
• Flexibility in scheduling - there may be some nights, weekends, and/or holidays required in this position.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle potentially sensitive and emotional situations, and exhibit sensitivity to all readers and subjects of articles.
• Excellent communication skills - listening, interviewing, and writing accurate, concise notes and stories.
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills - ability to balance multiple, competing priorities on a deadline.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with word processing and navigating content management systems.
• Ability to pass company MVR check, possess and maintain a valid driver's license, and carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of freedom of information and libel laws preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and research assignments and develop your own ideas into relevant news content incorporating multimedia aspects such as video, audio, and photography in all stories.
• Respond with urgency to breaking news, including writing stories and/or producing visuals on deadline with a digital audience in mind.
• Gather and verify information for stories through interviews, observations, and research.
• Build rapport and stay attuned to local, regional, and state issues, with the possibility of attending local and regional board meetings.
• Operate video and/or camera equipment as needed for stories.
• Contribute to the overall advancement of digital initiatives; share and promote digital content through various social media channels as needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees